Ned Hanlan (tugboat) facts for kids
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The Ned Hanlan is a special kind of boat called a tugboat. It uses steam power to move around. This tugboat worked in Toronto Harbour in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It started its job in 1932 and stopped working in 1967. After that, it became a museum ship. The Ned Hanlan is named after a famous Canadian rower named Ned Hanlan.
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What is a Tugboat?
The Ned Hanlan was built in 1932. It was designed by a smart boat engineer named John Stephen. The boat was built right in Toronto, in an area called the Portlands.
A tugboat's main job is to help other, bigger boats. The Ned Hanlan would pull large lake ships. It also helped with building projects in the harbour. Sometimes, it even acted as a backup ferry. This meant it would carry people between the Toronto Islands airport and the mainland.
Becoming a Museum Ship
The Ned Hanlan stopped working in 1967. It stayed in Toronto Harbour for a few years. Then, in 1971, it was moved to a special spot. It was put on display next to the Toronto Maritime Museum. This museum was located at Exhibition Place.
In June 2012, the tugboat moved again. Its new home is on Hanlan's Point, which is part of the Toronto Islands. The Ned Hanlan is still in pretty good shape today. It doesn't have much rust. There is a small dent on one side near the steering room. The propeller and rudder, which help steer the boat, have been taken off.
Ned Hanlanstern view
About the Ned Hanlan
Here are some interesting facts about the Ned Hanlan:
- Owner: Toronto Transportation Commission (in 1932)
- Builder: Toronto Dry Dock Co. (in 1932)
- Year Built: 1932
- Final Home: It is now an exhibit ship in Toronto.
- Type of Boat: It was a tugboat and also a ferry.
- Length: About 74.8 feet (22.8 meters)
- Width: About 19.1 feet (5.8 meters)
- Height: About 9 feet (2.7 meters)
- Weight: It weighed about 105 tons (95,254 kilograms).
- Materials: It was made of steel.
- Engine Type: It had a special steam engine called a "Fore and Aft" engine.
Another Tugboat Named Ned Hanlan
There is actually another tugboat in Toronto that also has the name Ned Hanlan. This boat is called the Ned Hanlan II. It belongs to the Toronto Works and Emergency Services department. This newer boat was first owned by the Toronto Police Service.
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| Name | Ned Hanlan |
| Owner | Toronto Transportation Commission |
| Builder | Toronto Drydock Company, 1932, Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
| Launched | 1932 |
| In service | 1932 |
| Out of service | 1967 |
| Identification | IMO number: 5248396 |
| Fate | Museum Ship, Toronto |
| Notes | Steam-powered tugboat |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 105 t. |
| Length | 74.8 ft. |
| Beam | 19.1 ft. |
| Height | 9 ft. |
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